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Fleeing Newark Suspect Hit, Killed By Police Cruiser

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a police pursuit in Newark ended when a suspect trying to flee on foot after a crash was struck and killed by a police cruiser.

Thirty-two-year-old Rajon Chambers of Newark was pronounced dead at the scene early Saturday.

Anthony Ambrose, chief of detectives for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, told The Star-Ledger of Newark that the pursuit began around 2:30 a.m., when police responded to an assault report.

As officers arrived on scene, Chambers left in a girlfriend’s car. A short pursuit ensued, ending when Chambers crashed into a house. He then exited the car and tried to run, but was struck by the cruiser.

The name of the officer driving the cruiser was not immediately disclosed.